TankoMyTaco Build

Been a while since I have updated this. Mounted my arb awning a little back and then had my self a good old wiring fun weekend and got a little carried away....

^^Awning mount and rear light mounts. Hook up to the RTT channels with one more support in the middle attached directly to the Yakima rack.^^




^^marine cable pass through with a pressure seal the cables. Sealed it off with a little silicone for peace of mind and turned out to be a clean install.





Used some mictuning rocker switches and cut a spot in my sunglass compartment for it.

Going to finish up the wiring tonight and will update.


(Fabbed up a whip mount. Its a little wobbly at high speeds but ill put it to the test this weekend to know for sure)

 

Never seen a vehicle with 0 miles on it outside the factory. The average from factory to dealership is 3 miles of movement from truck to dealer

 

Any night shots from the back lights?

 

Here you go. They work great! When I open up the awning, they light up the entire awning from above and it makes for a great camp light. Im going to install some awning lights that I can dim later though, these are too bright.

 

Rear lights on:


Side lights on: (Great for finding a camp spot!)


Front bumper Spot lights on:


Ditch Lights:


High Beams for comparison:


Spot and Ditch:


I have a 51in light bar as well, but got the wrong one from the manufacturer. They sent a chase bar on accident. I will swap it out this weekend before I get pulled over. Heres the view of the truck from the front with all the front lights on:





Last trip to Jacks Canyon Arizona for some climbing:



Then stopped in Anza Borrego on the way back to San Diego:


Tried to fit in sisters parking garage:

 

I also installed my CB and PA. I will update with pictures later.
Going to finish my Viair OBA set up this weekend hopefully.

 

RTT in a Parking garage! Nicely done! lol

 

Lights have been working great, but it was time to re-do the wiring and clean it up. Last wiring job was rushed so I could use them at camping. Definitely been a fire hazard that needed to be taken care of.

Previous:
Rocker Switch Panel-

Current:
Rocker Switch Panel-



Previous:
Relay Box-


Current:
Relay Box-






More to come.

 

Details on that relay box? Also did you make that harness for your bank of switches or was that with the relay setup? I need to redo all my wiring as well and that looks like the right start.

 

It's a bussman five relay box. P/N: 15303-5.

It has a single stud. If I were to do this again I would get the two stud version. Cleans up all the grounds.

Ya I made the harness. I used some 12 pin connectors from waytek wire. Fairly cheap set up.

if your looking for specific information or part numbers I could dig it up.

 

Thanks to CaliFab for the CMC and new wheels/tires. Chance fabbed up a u-bolt flip kit with custom bump stops.

Here is how the truck is currently sitting.

 

you in san diego this weekend?

 

Haven't made any plans yet!

 

What size tires are you running? Nice rig!

 

Thanks man! Theyre 285/70 17

 

That taco is ready to go

 

Hey I just saw you sold your tent are you finally building your camper?

 

What did you use to secure the awning brackets to the Tent channel? I did the same thing using carriage bolts but seeing if there is a better way.